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Post by robby on May 8, 2004 15:40:03 GMT -6
any of you guys seen any nice customized aurora's around your town. i drive one with 18" rims, there's a guy with some bling blingy 20"s, and another guy with some 20"s and a nice system. I've also seen a guy around here with a wings west spoiler and some little racing rims.
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Post by JimW on May 8, 2004 15:43:54 GMT -6
Robby, make sure you sign up before admins disable Guest posting  I havent seen many Auroras around my area (Toronto ON) but I will be the first and only Aurora to be sporting SSEi 17" chrome rims with customized centre caps ;D Where are you located? |
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Post by dred98 on May 8, 2004 20:57:26 GMT -6
I haven't seen any Aurora's that have anything different about them in Ottawa (all those government workers I expect) but every morning I see one the same colour as mine going the opposite direction, and we 'acknowledge' each other, you know, just a nod of the head or a slightly raised hand. I'd love to get new wheels - I'm not sure 17" is enough of a size difference so I'm considering 18's. I've seen 20's - only in pictures - and I'm not sure about the comfort - I like my comfortable ride. Of course, I'll have to get the money first - which may take a while  . |
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Post by JimW on May 8, 2004 21:16:56 GMT -6
Just wait til my SSEi rims go on  I'm stoked...custom centre caps too  |
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Post by mine on May 9, 2004 16:47:01 GMT -6
my aurora is custom.......it has a custom wax job (meaning I designed it especially for me) |
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Post by JimW on May 9, 2004 19:58:08 GMT -6
o.0 how so may I ask? oh btw...Dawn is the best product to remove wax, if you feel you can get a better result from another wax product... Sorry random thought PS dont forget to signin/up before you post |
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Post by erw38 on May 9, 2004 21:36:36 GMT -6
sorry Rora....that was me |
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Post by JimW on May 9, 2004 22:44:15 GMT -6
I gotta get ahold of Amanda tomorrow and get her to disable that guest posting...
Internet cookies have spoiled us ;D
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Post by Amanda on May 10, 2004 12:11:37 GMT -6
I haven’t seen anyone with crazy mods or anything around my area (Cape Cod, Ma) although on my 95 I have it completely stock except no lie I’ve got a 4% tint… that’s how I bought it! The police were going to use it in a narcotics division somewhere in RI and they decided it was too nice of a car – ha! Who won that one! The entire car including the windshield was tinted (that was the only window tinted to 22% the rest were 4%). It was a real challenge driving at night and not being harassed by the police… and in order to get an inspection sticker I needed to remove the tint from the front 3 windows. I do still have it on the back 3 windows so it looks like I am rockin’ the only Olds Aurora Livery car LoL…. You can literally not see through the glass from outside the car I love it! I will miss it when I get rid of it.
On the next Aurora I’ll get it all around tinted sorta legal… and I’ve been checking out 18” rims. My big stipulation is I want whatever things I add to look like they could have been stock and not scream Pimp…
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Post by JimW on May 10, 2004 12:17:39 GMT -6
35% tint, Magnflow exhaust and custom OEM rims will make mine like no other... 4%? Got something to hide |
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Post by robby on May 10, 2004 15:42:23 GMT -6
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Post by JimW on May 10, 2004 17:09:52 GMT -6
For a cheaper lowered look you can always disable the ELC ride control ;D
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Post by erw38 on May 10, 2004 19:17:28 GMT -6
Rora,
What is this ELC ride control you speak of?
Please explain for this dummy.
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Post by JimW on May 10, 2004 19:33:05 GMT -6
One the back axle of the car, there is a level sensor and control arm that monitors your ride height. Its connected to an air compressor and linked to airbags on your rear shocks. In the event of heavy loading, the sensor activates the compressor and fills the shocks raising the car up so that level is maintained.
It was broken on my car for months and I just recently installed a used sensor off a 95. I dont have issues with excess loading, its just me in the car, however, the ride if firmer now, since the shocks have some air compressed into them ( like they always should)
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Post by erw38 on May 10, 2004 19:36:37 GMT -6
is there an easy way to tell if mine is good or working at all?
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Post by Amanda on May 10, 2004 20:23:08 GMT -6
You'd know I'm sure if they weren't because the rear end of the car would be sitting unusually low... atleast in most cases. Also a lot of times when you start up the car you can actually hear it kick in and adjust the back end... it's just a slight whirring noise... I'm so technical Pfh I'm not sure how difficult they are to replace and what not in the Aurora but my Mark VIII is completely controlled by an air ride suspension (vs. just the read end of the rora) and it wasn't an easy task when one side deflates and not the other side... |
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Post by JimW on May 10, 2004 20:38:11 GMT -6
My car rode a bit low, but I dont hear it when it starts up, only when I load it. I guarantee all Auroras have ELC tho |
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Post by auroraxtreme on May 18, 2004 11:33:40 GMT -6
Here in San Antonio, there are a few Auroras of various colors. I seen 2 that have 20" wheels others have 18's and tinted windows. I havent seen any with the ground effects kit. I would like to be the 1st to get a kit for mine--here in San Antonio. I haven't taken any pics of my Aurora yet  (shame on me for being a bad Aurora owner)...but I dont have any mods yet....I've only had it for 3 months now. I wanna take care of the few mechanical quirks that it has 1st, then start modding. My 1st few cheap mods would be to add the cross drilled rotors, and cold air filter (except I'll have custom ducting-routed to get "real" cool air). I'll also add some tint. My choice of wheels are either a choice of staggered sizes (19" with 3" lip in the front/ 20" with 4" lip in the rear)--OR--20" all around. The wheel brand will remain anonymous for now, but I will post a picture of them. If successful it'll post....if not.....oh well, I tried.  |
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Post by Aurora40 on May 24, 2004 12:49:09 GMT -6
Here's a few shots of some. This black one is so awesome looking with chrome 2001+ 17's, and the Corsa exhaust:  As is this light colored one with 17's. This car looks sweet!  I hope Greg and Brian don't mind me posting picts of their cars... Here's one that the guy with the black classic sent me a pict of. It's neat looking:  Also, there is this red 2002 that sounds sooo wicked, and looks sooo mint... Oh, right, that's my car! :-P  |
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(shame on me for being a bad Aurora owner)...but I dont have any mods yet....I've only had it for 3 months now. I wanna take care of the few mechanical quirks that it has 1st, then start modding. My 1st few cheap mods would be to add the cross drilled rotors, and cold air filter (except I'll have custom ducting-routed to get "real" cool air). I'll also add some tint. My choice of wheels are either a choice of staggered sizes (19" with 3" lip in the front/ 20" with 4" lip in the rear)--OR--20" all around. The wheel brand will remain anonymous for now, but I will post a picture of them. If successful it'll post....if not.....oh well, I tried. 
